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TCG Card Shop Tycoon Simulator

75
User verdict / 100 High confidence Loved, with caveats

TCG Card Shop Tycoon Simulator is generally well-received by recent players for its engaging and addictive gameplay, despite some users expressing a desire for older versions or improvements to monetization and missing card collections.

⚠ Not updated in 20 months, this app may be abandoned
4.7★ lifetime (40,801) Free + in-app purchases since 2022 by Sia Ding Shen recent negative 8% 50 reviews across 1 regions
Engaging Gameplay Version Preference Monetization & Progression Card Collection Issues PC vs Mobile Experience
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recent reviews across 1 regions, vs the 4.7★ lifetime average

TCG Card Shop Tycoon Simulator is a mobile game where players manage a card shop, collecting various cards. Recent reviews indicate a positive experience for many, praising its fun and addictive nature, though some players are looking for specific improvements or a return to previous versions.

What users like

  • Many users find the game fun, engaging, and addictive.R2R7R17R36
  • It provides a good mobile experience for players who enjoy the PC version.R8R10
  • The game is considered simple and easy to learn.R5
  • Players enjoy collecting different cards.R22
  • Some users appreciate the lack of ads.R30

What users complain about

  • Several players wish for the return of older versions of the game.R14R21
  • One user found the mobile version to be poor compared to the PC version.R34
  • Some players report issues with collected cards not appearing in their collection.R37
  • There are concerns about the game pushing players to spend money early or making upgrades difficult without purchases.R43R39

Latest update · v267

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

Add new Tetramon cards

Recurring themes

Engaging Gameplay positive
Many reviewers describe the game as very fun, addictive, and engaging, keeping them occupied for extended periods. It's seen as a good way to pass time.R2R7R12R17
Version Preference negative
A notable number of players express a strong desire for the developers to release or revert to an older version of the game, indicating dissatisfaction with the current iteration or nostalgia for previous features.R14R21
Monetization & Progression negative
Some users feel the game pushes them to spend money too early or that upgrading without in-app purchases is challenging. There's also a mention of a 'rip-off' feeling regarding mobile versions.R39R43
Card Collection Issues negative
One specific technical issue reported is that collected 'fame cards' do not appear in the player's collection after being pulled.R37
PC vs Mobile Experience mixed
While some PC players find the mobile version a good substitute, others consider the mobile version 'trash' compared to the PC experience.R8R34

Who it's for

This game is for players who enjoy tycoon simulators, especially those with a card collecting element, and are looking for an engaging mobile game to pass the time R7. It might appeal to fans of the PC version seeking a mobile alternative R8. It might not be for players who strongly prefer older versions of the game or are sensitive to in-app purchase prompts for progression R14R21R43.

Evidence note: The recent reviews are overwhelmingly positive, leading to a high score, but the few negative reviews highlight significant issues like missing cards and monetization concerns. The developer's notes about adding new cards are minor and don't address the core user complaints about older versions or technical issues.

Frequently asked

Is TCG Card Shop Tycoon Simulator a good game?
Yes, many recent players find TCG Card Shop Tycoon Simulator to be a good, fun, and addictive game that keeps them occupied R2R7R12R36.
Does the game have in-app purchases or ads?
The game is free to play with in-app purchases, and some users report that it pushes them to spend money early or makes upgrades difficult without purchases R39R43, though others appreciate the lack of ads R30.
Are there any known issues with card collection?
Yes, at least one user reported an issue where 'fame cards' they pulled did not appear in their collection R37.
Is the mobile version comparable to the PC version?
Opinions are mixed; some PC players find the mobile version a good 'fix' for on-the-go gaming R8, while others consider it 'complete trash' compared to the PC experience R34.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 50 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R2] 5/5 · GB Best game: I love this game it’s really fun
  2. [R7] 5/5 · GB Great game: this game is so good and has kept me occupied for the past 1hr and a half, defo download
  3. [R17] 5/5 · GB Brilliant game: Very engaging and entertaining
  4. [R36] 5/5 · GB Actually good: Fun and addicting
  5. [R8] 5/5 · GB Great fun: I play on pc quite a lot and needed a fix for when I’m mobile. This is it! Love it so far.
  6. [R10] 4/5 · GB I don’t usually like these games: I’m really enjoying this mobile version of the game. Just started playing but really like it. Hoping to see some more features like trots and gaming sections. But really find myself enjoying this.
  7. [R5] 5/5 · GB Very good: It’s much better than the part 2 one and it’s simple and easy to learn how to play
  8. [R22] 4/5 · GB Very good: It is fun and it is cool collecting the different cards. Would recommend.
  9. [R30] 5/5 · GB Amazing: So addictive no ads
  10. [R14] 1/5 · GB Release the old gen 😭🙏: Release the old gen plz plz 😭😭😭😭😭I beg 😭💙
  11. [R21] 2/5 · GB Pls listen: Please bring it to the old version
  12. [R34] 1/5 · GB Fun on PC, trash on mobile: I enjoy the game in PC quite a lot and I was excited to see it on mobile but it is complete trash don’t bother at all
  13. [R37] 4/5 · GB Great game but: I have had loads of pulls like 260+ fame cards but when I go to look for them they are not in my collection was wondering if there’s a way to fix this
  14. [R43] 1/5 · GB Bad game: Why when I first start it makes me spend money like I just want to play the game (I don’t ) I’m just trying to find the real TCG card shop sim can I Noo bc all these rip off games make me sad if you the game creator see this pls make the TCG card game sim for mobile
  15. [R39] 4/5 · GB Good could be better: Could be better/easier to upgrade without spending money
  16. [R12] 5/5 · GB Best game: Very fun game u need to try it,one of my favourite games ever

Synthesized from 50 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store